shadcn-svelte is a collection of accessible and customizable user interface elements for Svelte applications. Rather than being distributed as a traditional dependency, these components are provided as source code that is copied directly into the project codebase.
The library utilizes a registry-based distribution system, allowing users to install specific UI blocks and components via a command-line interface. This system uses JSON metadata to define dependencies and file paths, while a bootstrapping process automates the configuration of styles and CSS variables.
The project integrates Tailwind CSS for styling and employs a headless UI implementation, wrapping functional primitives with customizable layout patterns. Its capability surface includes comprehensive form development, data visualization interfaces, and a theme management tool for synchronizing light and dark mode preferences.
